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Demon Hunters, Soft Power and the Asia-Pacific’s Next Growth Frontier | APEC
Demon Hunters, Soft Power and the Asia-Pacific’s Next Growth Frontier | APEC
Culture and creativity are no longer sidelines of economic life. From K-pop to gaming and film, the Asia-Pacific’s creative industries are emerging as a trillion-dollar growth engine, and APEC is taking steps to unlock their full potential.
APEC Leaders Issue Gyeongju Declaration | APEC
APEC Leaders Issue Gyeongju Declaration | APEC
The leaders of the 21 APEC member economies issued the Gyeongju Declaration following the concluding of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, chaired by President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea.
President Lee Calls for Unity and Innovation as APEC Leaders Meet in Gyeongju | APEC
President Lee Calls for Unity and Innovation as APEC Leaders Meet in Gyeongju | APEC
Chaired by the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting marks a pivotal moment as economies navigate rapid technological transformation and mounting global uncertainty.
APEC Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC ministers issued a joint statement following the conclusion of their meeting in Gyeongju, co-chaired by Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yeo Han-Koo, Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea.
Bio-Circular-Green Economy Prize Honors Climate Trailblazers | APEC
Bio-Circular-Green Economy Prize Honors Climate Trailblazers | APEC
Announced at the Annual Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju, APEC named three climate trailblazers for the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) Award.
Rebuilding Trust and Confidence: Strengthening Resilience, Revitalizing Growth in APEC | APEC
Rebuilding Trust and Confidence: Strengthening Resilience, Revitalizing Growth in APEC | APEC
The latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis (ARTA) reveals that growth is expected to remain strong through 2025. However, momentum is set to moderate in 2026 as fiscal conditions tighten and policy uncertainty lingers.
APEC Ministers Press for Stronger Innovation and Connectivity to Safeguard Growth | APEC
APEC Ministers Press for Stronger Innovation and Connectivity to Safeguard Growth | APEC
Trade and foreign ministers from the 21 APEC member economies convened in Gyeongju to reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation and renew joint efforts to harness digital innovation and supply chain resilience.
APEC Senior Officials Forge Common Ground ahead of Leaders’ Meeting | APEC
APEC Senior Officials Forge Common Ground ahead of Leaders’ Meeting | APEC
Gyeongju sets the stage as senior officials kick off the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week on Monday, solidifying their commitment to a sustainable future.
In a Fragmented World, Trust is Asia-Pacific’s Strongest Currency | APEC
In a Fragmented World, Trust is Asia-Pacific’s Strongest Currency | APEC
Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, writes that in an era of slowing growth, demographic change and technological disruption, trust will determine the region’s future.
Innovation and Digitalization Top Agenda at Ministers’ Joint Session | APEC
Innovation and Digitalization Top Agenda at Ministers’ Joint Session | APEC
APEC ministers responsible for finance and structural reform convened a joint session to chart a common agenda for innovation and digitalization for the first time.
Finance Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
Finance Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC Finance ministers issued a joint statement at the conclusion of their meeting in Incheon.
APEC Finance Ministers Confront Fiscal Pressures and Digital Shifts in Incheon | APEC
APEC Finance Ministers Confront Fiscal Pressures and Digital Shifts in Incheon | APEC
APEC finance ministers are gathered in Incheon, Republic of Korea, to shape coordinated responses to fiscal challenges and digital transformation, focusing on the global economic outlook, sustainable public finances and innovation in financial systems.
APEC Advances Regulatory Convergence for Medical Products | APEC
APEC Advances Regulatory Convergence for Medical Products | APEC
APEC economies are making measurable progress in aligning regulatory approaches for medical products, according to new survey results endorsed by the APEC Regulatory Harmonization Steering Committee.
APEC Charts Path to Eliminate Cervical Cancer | APEC
APEC Charts Path to Eliminate Cervical Cancer | APEC
Building Resilient Health Systems Against Dengue | APEC
Building Resilient Health Systems Against Dengue | APEC
APEC Leaders to Convene in Korea Amid Heightened Global Interest | APEC
APEC Leaders to Convene in Korea Amid Heightened Global Interest | APEC
Health Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
Health Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
Ministers and senior officials responsible for health from APEC member economies issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the 15th APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Demographic Change and Digital Innovation Shape Asia-Pacific’s Health Agenda | APEC
Demographic Change and Digital Innovation Shape Asia-Pacific’s Health Agenda | APEC
Leaders and ministers meet at the 15th APEC High-Level Meeting in Seoul to address aging, digital innovation, and long-term care, launching new roadmaps to strengthen health systems and drive inclusive growth across Asia-Pacific.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2025: Media Registration Open | APEC
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2025: Media Registration Open | APEC
Media registration is now open for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), to be held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from 27 October to 1 November.
SME Ministers Issue Joint Statement, Launch Jeju Initiative on Startup Alliance | APEC
SME Ministers Issue Joint Statement, Launch Jeju Initiative on Startup Alliance | APEC
APEC Ministers Commit to Boosting SMEs Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty | APEC
APEC Ministers Commit to Boosting SMEs Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty | APEC
How AI Can Keep the Lights On | APEC
How AI Can Keep the Lights On | APEC
APEC Energy Ministers Advance Grid Expansion and AI-Driven Innovation | APEC
APEC Energy Ministers Advance Grid Expansion and AI-Driven Innovation | APEC
Ministers Issue Statement on Cultural and Creative Industries | APEC
Ministers Issue Statement on Cultural and Creative Industries | APEC
Culture and Creative Industries Take Spotlight at Inaugural APEC Dialogue | APEC
Culture and Creative Industries Take Spotlight at Inaugural APEC Dialogue | APEC
APEC Dialogue Called for Regional Action on Demographic Change | APEC
APEC Dialogue Called for Regional Action on Demographic Change | APEC
APEC Women and the Economy Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC Women and the Economy Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
Women at the Center of Innovation, Sustainability and Care | APEC
Women at the Center of Innovation, Sustainability and Care | APEC
Addressing Demographic Change in the APEC Region | APEC
Addressing Demographic Change in the APEC Region | APEC
Maternal Health Data System Wins APEC Research Prize | APEC
Maternal Health Data System Wins APEC Research Prize | APEC
Advancing Cross-Sector Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment | APEC
Advancing Cross-Sector Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment | APEC
Finding Silver Linings in Greying Populations | APEC
Finding Silver Linings in Greying Populations | APEC
APEC Food Security Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC Food Security Ministers Issue Joint Statement | APEC
APEC Ministers Push for Innovation to Secure the Region’s Food Future | APEC
APEC Ministers Push for Innovation to Secure the Region’s Food Future | APEC
Violence Against Women: An Overlooked Economic Barrier | APEC
Violence Against Women: An Overlooked Economic Barrier | APEC
Officials Confront Aging, One Health and Digital Shifts | APEC
Officials Confront Aging, One Health and Digital Shifts | APEC
Modernizing Customs: Tackling Trade Bottlenecks and Digital Pressures | APEC
Modernizing Customs: Tackling Trade Bottlenecks and Digital Pressures | APEC
APEC Disaster Officials Rally for Joint Action as Regional Risks Escalate | APEC
APEC Disaster Officials Rally for Joint Action as Regional Risks Escalate | APEC
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StatsAPEC (Updated as of June 2025)
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